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This has to be one of my favourite classics from my childhood. My grand parents lived in Nice and I have heaps of happy memories there…For some of you this may seem like a lot of ingredients to buy and prep but the beauty of this is that it is a perfect salad to make ahead in the summer to accompany a BBQ and the ideal meal to make once ( base) and eat 3 times for lunch with different protein on top. Perfect balance of mediterranean flavours, healthy plant diversity and healthy fats.
A perfect warm salad for when it gets colder and you need some warmth. The addition of pomegranate seeds also makes it more wintery in my eyes. Squash contains beta-carotenes which our body converts to vitamin A to help support our immune system.
Buckwheat is a gluten free seed and is very useful in a gluten-free diet as it gives a grain-like texture. It’s slightly nutty in taste and cooks in les time than quinoa or rice. For the health benefits see tip below. This salad is also a good way to top up your calcium levels. You’ll find calcium in the buckwheat, tahini, sunflower seeds and feta cheese.
During the warm spring and summer months we look at salads as a delicious way of packing in the vegetables. However there’s a real difference between a salad that consists of some iceberg lettuce and a piece of tomato and a Health Boost salad. We use salads as a way of packing in lots of nutrients and making them nutrition powerhouses.
If you want a really quick and easy low carb and high protein lunch then this is delicious. Tinned salmon is milder in flavour than fresh and so a good option for those that don’t like a fishy flavour.
The more summer salad bowl options the better. This spicy cauliflower and courgette salad is so rich in flavours and textures. It can be served on its own or as a side with grilled meat or halloumi. Served with a super simple yoghurt dressing it makes a perfect picnic or BBQ item.
A quick and easy lunch recipe. The brown rice is a great choice if you’ve done a lot of exercise and need to refuel your glycogen levels. This is a perfect salad for me after a long bike ride. This salad keeps well without the dressing and so is perfect to make ahead for lunch boxes.
This Greek style salad bowl is a budget friendly crowd pleaser. It’s perfect made ahead for lunch boxes, taking to work etc… It’s also such a quick one to make and bring along to those summer BBQs to serve alongside grilled meats. Perfect balance of mediterranean flavours, healthy plants and fats.
This is a protein packed and liver-loving salad. The liver support is from the kale and broccoli which are members of the cruciferous family of vegetables. The protein comes from the quinoa, edamame beans, almonds and almond butter in the dressing. A fantastic post-workout salad to keep you satisfied.
This quinoa burrito bowl is the most fabulous, easy, multitasking, super quick, delicious nourishing bowl. Perfect as lunch on its own or with added protein such as tuna or chicken. Ideal for your summer BBQ spread and a winner prepared ahead and taken to work!
This super quick rainbow salad contains 13 every day cupboard and fridge ingredients. It will sit perfectly alongside any summer barbecue spread as it is delicious with some grilled chicken skewers. Leftovers are perfect for lunch on Monday with tinned tuna!
We strongly believe and enjoy variety of ingredients in our diets. Variety is good for your gut and your taste buds!
Healthy and quick to make dips are a great made ahead solution for a savoury snack, a lunch box or a BBQ spread. It takes 5 mins to make and keeps in the fridge for 2-3 days. That classic pea and mint combo is divine on toasted sourdough, or as a side with grilled chicken, salmon or grilled lamb chops.
We love the lebanese salad tabbouleh and here we have paired it with quinoa and halloumi to ensure more protein. The added protein will help to keep you fuller for longer and keep those blood sugars stable.
This plant-based bean and avocado salad is one you will adopt and make over and over again. Perfect as a lunch prepped ahead for a couple of days, where you can add a different source of extra protein (boiled egg, feta cheese, leftover roast chicken, poached salmon). It is also a fab salad to make to work alongside those summer BBQs we are all looking forward to!
Bonus, it’s super quick and made from everyday affordable ingredients!
The beauty of this lentil salad is its versatility! Some elements (lentils and salmon) can be added warm, and all can be made ahead or already in the fridge and cupboard so you can assemble this beautiful salad at the last minute. It makes a perfect starter for 4 or a balanced lunch for 2. The lentils and salmon provide a good source of protein and healthy fats to keep you full for longer. This can be made with any type of lentil - but I think those beluga lentils are perfect and sturdy for this salad. Second favourite to use are Puy lentils.
A salad with halloumi is always a winner for us. Easy to put together and can be enjoyed on its own or added to a lunchbox and taken to work.
It’s no secret that we love salads here at The Health Boost. A good dressing though is essential as it can make or break a salad. Here we have our favourite 6 salad dressings. If you are looking for a salad to go with those dressings we have lots under our Soups and Salad section. Or else head to our Instagram account - The Health Boost - where we post our lunch salads daily.
A delicious spicy harissa paste salad dressing that’s mellowed with the addition of creamy Greek yoghurt. We use the Belazu rose harissa paste which we have found is very popular with our families.
A lovely nutty salad dressing that’s lifted with the tang of the Dijon mustard. Pairs perfectly with a robust grain salad or roasted vegetables. If left to sit it might thicken up, so just loosen again with a splash of water.
